Kijimadaira Ski Resort vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

Kijimadaira Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKijimadaira Ski ResortPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,266 ft (386 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation2,825 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation1,562 ft5,745 ft
Lifts53
Runs257
Beginner terrain50%14%
Intermediate terrain42%57%
Expert terrain8%29%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 1,266 ft); Kijimadaira Ski Resort has more runs (25 vs 7); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kijimadaira Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Pilatus Tateshina Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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